Big Poppa Smokers BBQ Recipes & Grilling Tips

BBQ Lingo Explained: What Pitmasters Day (and What It Actually Means)

We’re breaking down the Top 11 BBQ phrases every backyard pitmaster, griller, or smoke-lover should know. With this lingo in your toolkit, you’ll sound like a pro—whether you’re at a cookout, compe...

How to Cook a Full Meal on Your Grill

When the temperatures rise, the last thing anyone wants to do is crank up the oven and turn their kitchen into a sauna. But what if you could cook your entire meal—protein, sides, even dessert—righ...

How to BBQ for a Crowd

At Big Poppa Smokers, we’ve helped backyard cooks become crowd-feeding heroes. This guide isn’t just about firing up a grill — it’s about turning a gathering into an experience. With the right plan...

How to Cook a Pork Tenderloin

You’ve got a pork tenderloin in your hands and big plans for dinner—but now what? Whether you're staring at that beautiful cut wondering where to start, or you've overcooked pork once and swore you...

The Science of Smoke: Mastering Flavor with Fire

Whether you're cooking on an offset smoker, a drum, or a pellet grill, learning the science of smoke is what separates backyard BBQers from true flavor heroes.